Deshaun Watson: Third Highest Paid QB in the AFC North (OUT for 2023)

[J_J]

Sorry to partially hijack your post, J_J.

But as the first post this must be made clear:

This thread is to talk about Watson and his on the field performance and other football matters only.

DO NOT talk about his off-field issues in this thread.

DO NOT come into the thread to bash other posters.

DO NOT come into the thread to troll, slam the franchise or otherwise try to police the fandom.

@chrisrich91 will be closely monitoring this thread and others for infractions. You get one warning before getting booted from the Browns section for a week. Klar?


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Watson is now a Cleveland Brown. Let’s talk about how he plays on the field.

In his 2nd season and 3rd seasons, he has led to 11-5 and 10-6. He has made 8 comebacks and 10 winning drives in his career. He won a postseason game with a comeback in the 2nd half against the Bills.

His offensive linemen were terrible and had 62 sacks in his 2nd season. He will be here with a much better offensive line and having Chubb, Hunt, Cooper, Anjou, and DPJ. This is going to be a great opportunity for this team and franchise.

Plus Watson is a great dual threat which led that 20 yd rushing TD and 2pt conversion against the Bills in the playoffs when needed. He has the intangibles to make a drives winning and when needing to score.

The intention to start this thread is how he can help our team offensively.

▲	Age	Tm	Pos	No.	G	GS	Cmp	Att	Yds	IAY	IAY/PA	CAY	CAY/Cmp	CAY/PA	YAC	YAC/Cmp
2018*	23	HOU	QB	4	16	16	345	505	4165	4270	8.5	2412	7.0	4.8	1753	5.1
2019*	24	HOU	QB	4	15	15	333	495	3852	4396	8.9	2166	6.5	4.4	1686	5.1
2020*	25	HOU	QB	4	16	16	382	544	4823	4840	8.9	2847	7.5	5.2	1976	5.2

 

[OptimusPrime]

Oh here we go.

 

[sportscoach]

My biggest question is, can he properly run the running attack in Cleveland? He has always been in a pass first offense..

 

[Dr. Claw]

My biggest question is, can he properly run the running attack in Cleveland? He has always been in a pass first offense..

I don't see a reason why he wouldn't. He's very good in play action.

This is going to be a boon for the Browns against most of their opponents who expect the run. Chubb and Co. are still going to chew up the field, and perhaps now, they'll be able to put on a lead in those instances we get a stop from the Joe Woods defense.

 

[Bkerr02]

Nick Chubb is going to absolutely feast with having Watson at QB. No longer are teams going to be able to stack the box.

 

[CBBI]

My biggest question is, can he properly run the running attack in Cleveland? He has always been in a pass first offense..

It is not something that concerns me a ton, but it’s certainly a legitimate question.

Stefanski has preferred to use a lot more under center formations and a lot more heavy personnel packages in his three seasons designing and calling offense.

Watson has just not been asked to execute that kind of offense too often. Doesn’t mean he can’t do it, and doesn’t mean there aren’t benefits for Watson to take advantage of the best running game he’s going to have ever had.

It’s just going to be interesting to see how Watson and Stefanski both adjust to each other.

 

[FrontPageNews]

My biggest question is, can he properly run the running attack in Cleveland? He has always been in a pass first offense..

I think the biggest question is how will he do in the wind and cold? He’s played in a dome and in the south his entire career.

 

[I'mWithDan]

It is not something that concerns me a ton, but it’s certainly a legitimate question.

Stefanski has preferred to use a lot more under center formations and a lot more heavy personnel packages in his three seasons designing and calling offense.

Watson has just not been asked to execute that kind of offense too often. Doesn’t mean he can’t do it, and doesn’t mean there aren’t benefits for Watson to take advantage of the best running game he’s going to have ever had.

It’s just going to be interesting to see how Watson and Stefanski both adjust to each other.

I would be shocked if our personnel and groupings didn’t change considerably with Deshaun. I doubt our system pitch included him being under center as much as Cousins or Mayfield.

I’d imagine we had a package of plays, that highlighted what Deshaun’s athletic talent could do in boot action but I think we’ll be a heavy shotgun team with Deshaun.

Both our backs are effective out of the gun and I think it would actually be a nice boost to Chubb, who has more receiving talent than we have used recently.

Definitely going to be so fascinating watching what scheme adjustments KS makes to try to unlock Watson with our personnel. We have so much athletic talent now at every level that I would suspect we will be doing some unique things on offense.

 

[I'mWithDan]

I think the biggest question is how will he do in the wind and cold? He’s played in a dome and in the south his entire career.

Aaron Rodgers grew up in California and plays in Lambeau.

Deshaun played a few games in cold and did not wear sleeves. It seems like he has the attitude / toughness to embrace it.

Watson also threw for 388 yards in arrowhead during the playoffs. I’m sure he’ll be fine.

 

[FrontPageNews]

Aaron Rodgers grew up in California and plays in Lambeau.

Deshaun played a few games in cold and did not wear sleeves. It seems like he has the attitude / toughness to embrace it.

Watson also threw for 388 yards in arrowhead during the playoffs. I’m sure he’ll be fine.

Rogers also has one of the best arms ever. Watson is just above average. But I hope you’re right. We’ll see.

 

[MGMT]

Rogers also has one of the best arms ever. Watson is just above average. But I hope you’re right. We’ll see.

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[FrontPageNews]

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What’s the question? Rogers had the arm strength to overcome the wind and weather in GB in spite of growing up on the west coast. Watson doesn’t have that elite arm strength. Maybe it’s enough but he won’t be able to throw the passes in December the same way he was able to throw them in Houston.

 

[Mr. Orange]

The weather in Cleveland isn’t that bad anymore until Jan. Winters start later and are milder. Still, the dummies in charge should have built a dome.

 

[Douglar]

The weather in Cleveland isn’t that bad anymore until Jan. Winters start later and are milder. Still, the dummies in charge should have built a dome.

Not enough smokers anymore to afford a dome.

 

[daddywags]

The weather in Cleveland isn’t that bad anymore until Jan. Winters start later and are milder. Still, the dummies in charge should have built a dome.

That's right about the weather. We usually only have a couple bad home weather games per year. But the wind off the lake can be tricky even on otherwise mild weather days.

No way could I see the value in putting a dome on a football stadium. But that's a different topic.